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==Location==
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210 Science Dr <br>
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Durham, NC 27708 <br>
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United States of America
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==Contacts==
 
==Contacts==
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Duke Law School<br>
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'''Website:''' http://www.law.duke.edu/ <br>
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Office of Admissions<br>
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'''Admissions Phone:''' 919-613-7020 <br>
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Science Drive and Towerview Road<br>
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'''Admissions e-mail:''' admissions@law.duke.edu
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Durham NC 27708
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* Contact Us, click [https://law.duke.edu/contact/ here]
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==Program Information==
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*Juris Doctor (JD)
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**3 years in length
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**For more information, click [https://law.duke.edu/academics/jdrequirements/ here]
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*Joint programs are available:
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**JD/LLM in International and Comparative Law: For more information, click [https://law.duke.edu/academics/jdllmrequirements/ here]
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**JD/LLM in Law and Entrepreneurship: For more information, click [https://law.duke.edu/academics/jdllmlerequirements here]
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**JD/MA in Bioethics and Science Policy: For more information, click [https://law.duke.edu/admis/jd-sciencesociety/ here]
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**JD/Master of Environmental Management: For more information, click [https://law.duke.edu/admis/degreeprograms/jd-mem/ here]
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**JD/Master of Public Policy: For more information, click [https://law.duke.edu/admis/degreeprograms/jd-mpp/ here]
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**JD/Master in Global Business Law: For more information, click [https://law.duke.edu/admis/degreeprograms/jd-globalbusiness/ here]
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**JD/Master of Theological Studies: For more information, click [https://law.duke.edu/admis/degreeprograms/jd-mts/ here]
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**JD/MD: For more information, click [https://law.duke.edu/admis/degreeprograms/jd-md/ here]
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**LLM in Law and Entrepreneurship: For more information, click [https://law.duke.edu/llmle/llm here]
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**LLM for International Law Graduates: For more information, click [https://law.duke.edu/internat/graduatedegrees here]
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**SJD doctorate program: For more information, click [https://law.duke.edu/internat/sjd here]
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For more information, click [https://law.duke.edu/academics/degreerequire/ here]
  
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'''Website:''' http://www.law.duke.edu/<br>
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====Admission statistics Class of 2020====
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'''Phone:''' (919) 613-7020<br>
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*Total number of applicants: 4772
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'''Admissions e-mail:''' admissions@law.duke.edu
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*Class size: 214
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*Median GPA: 3.75 (4.0-point scale)
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*GPA 25/75 percentiles: 3.57/3.84
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*Median LSAT: 169
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*Average age: 24
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**Range: 21-32
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*Gender
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**Female: 41%
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**Male: 59%
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*Students of Color: 33%
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For more information, click [http://law.duke.edu/admis/classprofile/ here] <br>
  
 
==Admission Requirements==
 
==Admission Requirements==
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===General Notes===
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====Course and Degree Requirements====
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*The JD program requires 84 credits and is completed in three years.
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*Bachelors degree in any field in a regionally accredited university.
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*Students completing the joint degree program earn both a JD and master's degree in three years and one summer.
 
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*The best way to apply is electronically via LSAC.
 
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*Duke Law School requires that foreign transcripts also be submitted through the LSAC JD Credential Assembly Service (JD CAS).
 
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===Criteria===
 
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====Required classes====
 
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*Must receive a bachelor’s degree prior to enrollment
 
  
 
====GPA====
 
====GPA====
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No cut-off GPA is listed, but the entering class of 2007 had a median GPA of 3.74.
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*Minimum grade/GPA: no cut off
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*Average grade/GPA of admitted applicants in 2016: 3.75
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For more information, click [http://law.duke.edu/admis/classprofile/ here]
  
 
====Law School Admission Test (LSAT)====
 
====Law School Admission Test (LSAT)====
 
*All applicants must take the Law School Admission Test (LSAT).
 
*All applicants must take the Law School Admission Test (LSAT).
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*Provide the dates you sat or will sit for the Law School Admission Test (LSAT).
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*All applicants must take the LSAT no later than December 2017
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*All applicants must take the LSAT no later than December 2007.
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*LSAT score must have be taken within the past five years
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*All scores are reviewed; greater weight may be put on higher scores.
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*Submit all LSAT scores, and will tend to look at the average score unless you can provide a reason why your more recent score is higher, only then will greater weight be put on higher scores.
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*If a score does not reflect your true ability, you may provide in an explanation in a separate attachment. <br>
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*If a score does not reflect your true ability, you may provide in an explanation in a separate attachment.  
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Check out this link for more information: http://www.law.duke.edu/admis/apply/jd/procedure#application<br><br>
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*Class of 2020 median LSAT score: 169
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For more information click: [http://law.duke.edu/admis/classprofile here]
  
 
====Supporting Documents====
 
====Supporting Documents====
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*Application Form completed and signed
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*Application Form completed and signed electronically through LSAC
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*Personal statement - should include significant personal experiences beyond what is reflected in your transcripts and resume. Should also reflect your career and academic ambitions. No required length.
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*$70 non-refundable application fee
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*Essay (optional).
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*Resume (Electronic attachment)
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**Duke-specific Essay: describe why you why you want to attend law school and why you choose to apply to Duke.
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*Personal statement and optional essay
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**Diversity Essay: reflect on how your life experiences and acquired perspectives would contribute to intellectual life at Duke.
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*Statement of purpose
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*$70 application fee
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*Two academic recommendation letters submitted through LSAC
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*Two academic recommendation letter - should be written by professors who have personal knowledge of your academic ability and potential. If you have been out of school for some time, letters may be written by employers or others familiar with your personal traits and intellectual potential.
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*Transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work submitted to CAS
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*Resumé - All honors and rewards should be included, as well as dates. No required length.
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*TOEFL (For International Students)
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For more information
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Check out this link for more information: http://www.law.duke.edu/admis/apply/jd/procedure#application
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[http://law.duke.edu/admis/degreeprograms/jd/ here]
  
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==Admission==
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==Timeline 2018-2019==
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*Reviewing process starts in October
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*September 1 2018: Applications for next year's entering class can be submitted through LSAC
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*Decisions made on a rolling basis; most admissions made before March 1
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*Early Decision Applicants:
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*All decisions finalized by end of April
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**Round 1:
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Check out this link for more information: http://www.law.duke.edu/admis/apply/jd
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***November 1, 2018: Application completion deadline
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**Round 2:
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***January 3, 2019: Application completion deadline
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*Regular Applicants:
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**February 15, 2019: Regular Decision application deadline
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**March 15, 2018: All required items should be submitted
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**August 2018: Orientation and Classes begin
  
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==Deadlines==
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Note: Students are encouraged to apply as early as possible. <br>
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*The application deadline for JD candidates is February 15, 2008.
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For more information click [https://law.duke.edu/admis/degreeprograms/jd/ here]
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*Applicants to the JD and Joint Degree programs can start submitting on September 1, 2007.
 
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*Candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible.
 
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http://www.law.duke.edu/admis/apply/jd
 
  
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==Tuition==
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==Tuition 2018-2019==
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*Law School Budget for 2008-2009
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*First Year Tuition: USD$63,400
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**Academic Year Tuition $42,160
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*Tuition and Fees (including incidental fees, books/supplies, rent, food, etc): USD$88,641
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**TOTAL $60,588, including fees, boarding, transportation and books
 
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Check out this link for more information: http://www.law.duke.edu/admis/tuition
 
  
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==Statistics==
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For more information click [https://law.duke.edu/admis/tuition/ here]
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For entering class of 2007
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For more information regarding Financial Aid, click [https://law.duke.edu/admis/financial/ here]
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*207 JD students comprising 39 different states, 5 countries, and 97 undergraduate institutions
 
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*Median GPA: 3.74
 
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*GPA 75/25 percentiles: 3.82/3.61
 
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*Median LSAT: 169
 
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*LSAT 75/25 percentiles: 170/167
 
  
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Check out this link for more information: http://www.law.duke.edu/admis/classprofile
 
 
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Location

210 Science Dr
Durham, NC 27708
United States of America

Contacts

Website: http://www.law.duke.edu/
Admissions Phone: 919-613-7020
Admissions e-mail: admissions@law.duke.edu

  • Contact Us, click here

Program Information

  • Juris Doctor (JD)
    • 3 years in length
    • For more information, click here
  • Joint programs are available:
    • JD/LLM in International and Comparative Law: For more information, click here
    • JD/LLM in Law and Entrepreneurship: For more information, click here
    • JD/MA in Bioethics and Science Policy: For more information, click here
    • JD/Master of Environmental Management: For more information, click here
    • JD/Master of Public Policy: For more information, click here
    • JD/Master in Global Business Law: For more information, click here
    • JD/Master of Theological Studies: For more information, click here
    • JD/MD: For more information, click here
    • LLM in Law and Entrepreneurship: For more information, click here
    • LLM for International Law Graduates: For more information, click here
    • SJD doctorate program: For more information, click here

For more information, click here

Admission statistics Class of 2020

  • Total number of applicants: 4772
  • Class size: 214
  • Median GPA: 3.75 (4.0-point scale)
  • GPA 25/75 percentiles: 3.57/3.84
  • Median LSAT: 169
  • Average age: 24
    • Range: 21-32
  • Gender
    • Female: 41%
    • Male: 59%
  • Students of Color: 33%

For more information, click here

Admission Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

  • Bachelors degree in any field in a regionally accredited university.

GPA

  • Minimum grade/GPA: no cut off
  • Average grade/GPA of admitted applicants in 2016: 3.75

For more information, click here

Law School Admission Test (LSAT)

  • All applicants must take the Law School Admission Test (LSAT).
  • All applicants must take the LSAT no later than December 2017
  • LSAT score must have be taken within the past five years
  • Submit all LSAT scores, and will tend to look at the average score unless you can provide a reason why your more recent score is higher, only then will greater weight be put on higher scores.
  • If a score does not reflect your true ability, you may provide in an explanation in a separate attachment.
  • Class of 2020 median LSAT score: 169

For more information click: here

Supporting Documents

  • Application Form completed and signed electronically through LSAC
  • $70 non-refundable application fee
  • Resume (Electronic attachment)
  • Personal statement and optional essay
  • Statement of purpose
  • Two academic recommendation letters submitted through LSAC
  • Transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work submitted to CAS
  • TOEFL (For International Students)

For more information here

Timeline 2018-2019

  • September 1 2018: Applications for next year's entering class can be submitted through LSAC
  • Early Decision Applicants:
    • Round 1:
      • November 1, 2018: Application completion deadline
    • Round 2:
      • January 3, 2019: Application completion deadline
  • Regular Applicants:
    • February 15, 2019: Regular Decision application deadline
    • March 15, 2018: All required items should be submitted
    • August 2018: Orientation and Classes begin

Note: Students are encouraged to apply as early as possible.
For more information click here

Tuition 2018-2019

  • First Year Tuition: USD$63,400
  • Tuition and Fees (including incidental fees, books/supplies, rent, food, etc): USD$88,641

For more information click here For more information regarding Financial Aid, click here

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